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The newfound Los Angeles thread millipede is ready for its close-up

The genus of the species is known for its isolation and underground lifestyle

A close up photo of a newfound millipede on a dark background with part of a silver coin in the top left corner.

A newfound millipede species (Illacme socal), discovered in Southern California, spends most of its life underground.

P.E. Marek

By Darren Incorvaia

- More than 2 years ago

Despite living in the entertainment capital of the world, the Los Angeles thread millipede has avoided the limelight. But when researchers spotted it, they knew they’d found a creature worthy of center stage.